The best ballet schools in California
Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 24,643 reviews of California studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Bloom School of Music and Dance
5 ★★★★★ 385 reviews · Los Angeles, CA
“The Bloom School of Music and Dance is such a special place! I'm a professional classical singer and my husband is a jazz guitarist and composer, so we're pretty tough customers wh…” — Jessica
#2 Releve Studios
4.9 ★★★★★ 366 reviews · Northridge, CA
“We’ve had such a lovely experience with the Twinkle Tots toddler tap and ballet class at Releve Studio. The teachers are incredibly patient, upbeat, and clearly understands how to …” — Pracheta
#3 Myriad Music School & Dance Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews · San Mateo, CA
“We have two children at Myriad and their teachers are excellent with both of them. Our older child works with Teacher Peter on piano and is nurtured by his calm and deep instructio…” — James
#4 Dance Image
4.9 ★★★★★ 264 reviews · Whittier, CA
“Great and fun dance studio. We took our 2.5 year old to a (FREE!) dance&tap class trial and she’s hooked, now she’s registered for regular Saturday classes and we’ll be here learni…” — Justin
#5 Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 256 reviews · Sunnyvale, CA
“My son learns Piano at Veksler with Mr.Arthur and my daughter (3) just started learning Ballet with Ms. Poon. I couldn't be happier about my experience with the teachers. Mr. Arthu…” — Apoorva
#6 Expressions Dance & Movement Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 170 reviews · Santee, CA
“How lucky we are to have Miss Eliana as Sophia's dance instructor this year for Jazz, Musical Theater and Ballet at Expressions Dance Studio. Since day one of this dance year Miss …” — Sarah
#7 Tutu School Long Beach
4.9 ★★★★★ 153 reviews · Long Beach, CA
“Absolutely the best! My daughter has been attending baby ballet since September and I can tell she looks forward to it when she slips on her tutu. She walks in and is always ready …” — Karen
#8 Inspire School of Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 135 reviews · Chula Vista, CA
“Amazing communication from the staff and opportunities to introduce our little ones to ballet. I was unsure how my daughters will react to starting a dance class, so it is really n…” — Janice
#9 American Kids Sports Center: Northwest - Allen Rd.
4.5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews · Bakersfield, CA
Kids' multi-sports center for gymnastics and swimming lessons, as well as dance and cheer.
“I’ve been bringing my daughters here for three years now and absolutely love it. They’re both enrolled in their tumble tots and swim classes and I have seen them both improve their…” — Jonathan
#10 Character Dance Studio - Complex | Gardena
5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews · Glendale, CA
“I recently had the pleasure of attending classes at Character Dance Complex and I am thrilled to share my positive experience. The variety of classes offered caters to dancers of a…” — Gayane